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EK17 VZS

2017 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

39,935 mi
Last recorded39,935 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 Ford Focus42,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK17 VZS
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 39,935 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2025 39,935 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 37,923 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 37,560 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 35,132 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 18,575 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

undertray fitted covering componants

Fail 6 Apr 2021 18,575 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

undertray fitted covering componants

How Reliable is the Ford Focus?

Based on 28,316,889 MOT tests across 2,072,617 vehicles.

73.8%
Pass Rate
6,500
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
2,072,617
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,055,468
Stop lamp not working 415,965
Brake pipe excessively corroded 379,900
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 375,019
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 359,770
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EK17 VZS is a 2017 Ford Focus in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2017 Ford Focus models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.2% with a typical mileage of 42,835 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Focus fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,055,468 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EK17 VZS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Focus typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 9 years old, this Ford Focus is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EK17 VZS registered?

EK17 VZS is a 2017 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 March 2017.

Is EK17 VZS safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK17 VZS shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EK17 VZS have outstanding finance?

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